persuade in German
persuade in German is überreden, bestechen, dazu bringen — persuade means to get someone to agree to or do something by giving reasons or arguments.
persuade in German
überreden
(transitive, now, rare, regional) To urge, plead; to try to convince (someone to do something). [from 16th c.]
bestechen
(transitive, now, rare, regional) To urge, plead; to try to convince (someone to do something). [from 16th c.]
dazu bringen
(transitive, now, rare, regional) To urge, plead; to try to convince (someone to do something). [from 16th c.]
gewinnen
(transitive, now, rare, regional) To urge, plead; to try to convince (someone to do something). [from 16th c.]
verführen
(transitive, now, rare, regional) To urge, plead; to try to convince (someone to do something). [from 16th c.]
What does "persuade" mean?
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verb To get someone to agree to or do something by giving reasons or arguments.
"It took twenty minutes to persuade her to try the food."
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verb To convince someone that something is true.
"The evidence persuaded the jury of his innocence."
persuade in a sentence
- It took twenty minutes to persuade her to try the food.
- He persuaded his boss to give the project one more month.
- The evidence persuaded the jury of his innocence.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "persuade" in German?
"persuade" in German is überreden, bestechen, dazu bringen. persuade means: To get someone to agree to or do something by giving reasons or arguments.
How do you use "persuade" in a sentence?
Example: "It took twenty minutes to persuade her to try the food." In German, "persuade" is überreden, bestechen, dazu bringen.
Are there other ways to say "persuade" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "persuade": überreden, bestechen, dazu bringen, gewinnen, verführen.
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